What to expect from Carp Den Bosch 2026?

Most carp fishermen already know it. From Saturday 17 to Sunday 18 January 2026, the doors of the Brabanthallen in the city of ‘s-Hertogenbosch in The Netherlands will open to welcome carp anglers from across the world to the 29th edition of Europe’s biggest, best, and most spectacular carp show: Carp Den Bosch! This is the show that no carp angler wants to miss.

The whole weekend is exclusively about carp fishing and everything to do with our great hobby. This is traditionally the opening of the carp fishing season. Nowhere else on this planet is 24,000 m² totally dedicated to a single species: the carp! If you cannot find it at Carp Den Bosch 2026, then it probably has not been invented yet! We try to fill the halls not only with products, but also with activities to keep you busy during the entire weekend. If you want to know what there is to do at Carp Den Bosch 2026, keep reading.

Famous and
unique brands

At Carp Den Bosch 2026 there will be more than 150 different brands who cannot wait to show you their products and how to use them. The latest innovations will be on display and famous carp anglers will be extremely happy to tell you how to use them for optimum success! Magazines, websites, wholesalers, manufacturers, holiday companies, retailers, writers, artists, and the large and not so large brands will all be under one roof for the whole weekend! Do not miss your chance to ask them that one question which has been puzzling you, they want to help you. If you like what you see, you will be able to immediately purchase it as well! If you see a fishing holiday that suits you, BOOK IT! It’s all possible at Europe’s number 1 show!

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Guest speakers
of renown

Once again, we will have interesting speakers appearing in the Carp Den Bosch theatre. Each day there will be a diverse selection of Europe’s top carp anglers with interesting, humorous, and educational talks. Keep checking the website for more news.

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Test your
carp-playing skills

On the Sportvisserij Zuidwest Nederland stand in hall 2, there will be a complete youth area where all sorts of great activities for the younger carp anglers will take place. There will be 2 simulators available where you can assess your skills and try to ‘land’ a monster fish before your time runs out. If you have just started carp fishing, you can get useful tips to improve your technique.

Rig
making

Together with expert carp anglers, you can also make your own rig with top of the range carp gear! You can then take your rig home with you and use it to catch that fish of a lifetime!

Sailing in
the Bait Boat Lake

At Carp Den Bosch 2026, our famous ‘Bait Boat Lake’ will again be present. The 150m² water feature will once again be surrounded by Europe’s leading manufacturers of remote-controlled bait boats and accessories. As we all know, bait boats are the ideal way to accurately drop your end-tackle and baits exactly where you want them, and the Carp Den Bosch Bait Boat Lake is the perfect opportunity to view and test the boat of your choice in the ideal place: On the water!

Carp
Art

In hall 2, some of the biggest Carp Fishing Magazines and online Carp Media in Holland, Belgium and Germany will be attending, but also our favourite carp artist will be showing how he does it! Not only that, but you will also be able to purchase a work of art for your wall.

Advice from the big names
in carp fishing

As always, the top names from the European Carp Scene will be at Europe’s Biggest and Best Carp Show in 2026. They do not want to miss it any more than you do. Do you want to find out how Danny Fairbrass ties his rigs or Alijn Danau catches so many big carp? Ask them for yourself at Carp Den Bosch 2026.